FIRST CAPITOL
Marine Corps League Detachment 521

Contact Information:

Meeting Date and Time:
Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM
Meeting Address:
Shiloh American Legion Post 791
1490 Poplars Road
York, PA 17404
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Charter Date: 09/30/1982

Additional Information:

First Capitol Detachment is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania. The Second Continental Congress - pushed from Philadelphia by the British in 1777 - convened in YorkTown to the West of the Susquehanna River for nine months. During that period, Washington's troops won the Battle of Saratoga, prompting the Congress to proclaim the first National Day of Thanksgiving. Additionally, the Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation - the young nation's first constitution - which allows York to claim the title of the First Capitol of the United States.

Important Links:

• MCL Membership Form - download and bring to meeting!
• American Legion Post 791 - where we meet
• York County (PA) Department of Veterans Affairs

Annual Dues:  26-New or 21-Renewal
Recent Function: 

George Eyler (r) is 2008 Marine of the Year, receiving the award from 2007 MOY Tom Fogarty

Gordy Sheriff of 1st Cap is recipient of the 2008 Veterans Meritorious Service Award from the York County Joint Veterans Council and the York County Department of Veterans Affairs


Walt White was honored for his efforts to aid troops on the job and in the community with the Spirit of Hope Award - named for Bob Hope

Upcoming Event: USMC Birthday Ball 
Event Date : November 7, 2009
Event Time :  6pm
Event Duration :  till all are partied out!
Event Location :  York Expo Center
Event Contact :  717-764-3706